James W. Gerard
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For other people named James Gerard, see James Gerard (disambiguation).
James Watson Gerard III (August 25, 1867 – September 6, 1951) was a United States lawyer, diplomat, and justice of the New York Supreme Court.[1]
Quick Facts Treasurer of the Democratic National Committee, Preceded by ...
James W. Gerard | |
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Treasurer of the Democratic National Committee | |
In office August 11, 1924 – June 1932 | |
Preceded by | Wilbur W. Marsh |
Succeeded by | Frank C. Walker |
7th United States Ambassador to Germany | |
In office October 29, 1913 – February 5, 1917 | |
President | Woodrow Wilson |
Preceded by | John G. A. Leishman |
Succeeded by | Ellis Loring Dresel (Acting, 1921) |
Personal details | |
Born | James Watson Gerard III (1867-08-25)August 25, 1867 Geneseo, New York |
Died | September 6, 1951(1951-09-06) (aged 84) Southampton, New York |
Education | Columbia University (A.B., A.M.) New York Law School (LL.B.) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army New York National Guard |
Years of service | 1892–1904 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 1st Brigade |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
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